Buying guides

What to know before you buy a TV

14 short guides in plain words, in the order a good salesperson would explain them. Start at 1 if this is your first TV.

1. 01How much should
   you spend?What each budget gets you
2. 02What TV size
   should you buy?Match the screen to your sofa
3. 03LED, Mini-LED
   or OLED?The three screen types, explained
4. 04What are
   quantum dots?QLED and its cousins, explained
5. 05When and where
   will you watch?Let your viewing light pick the TV
6. 06HD, Full HD,
   4K or 8K?How sharp your TV needs to be
7. 07Google TV, webOS,
   Tizen or others?Choosing the smart system
8. 08Are TV speakers
   enough?When a soundbar helps
9. 0960Hz or 120Hz:
   does it matter?For cricket, films and games
10. 10Buying for
    PS5 or Xbox?The five features that matter
11. 11HDR, Dolby Vision
    & HDR10+What the logos really meanComing soon
12. 12Stickers you can
    safely ignoreMarketing terms, decodedComing soon
13. 13Buying a TV
    online in IndiaOffers, delivery, installationComing soon
14. 14Warranty, extended
    cover & serviceWhat protects your TVComing soon